Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Kevin Y — 17 Jan 2008

Nice visuals and music; story a bit simple, but well done.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Kevin Y on 17 Jan 2008.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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